2. Romans 8:29 (NLT) “For God knew
His people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son...”
God’s desire for us is not
to just be saved by Jesus, but to become like Jesus.

3. The Church is referred to as the “body of Christ” So… we can’t grow
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Encourage
one another and
build each other up”
The Church is referred to
as the “body of Christ”
(1 Corinth. 12:7 / Rom. 12:5)
So… we can’t grow
fully mature in Christ
apart from other Christians.

4. We help each other grow in Christ by affirming each other’s worth…
* by showing acceptance (Romans 15:7)
* by showing attention (Galatians 6:10)
* by showing affection (Romans 12:10)
* by showing appreciation (1 Thess. 5:12)

5. We help each other grow in Christ by praying for each other’s growth.
Colossians 4:12 (NCV)
“Epaphras… [I] always prays for you that
you will grow to be spiritually mature.”
2 Thessalonians 3:5 (CEV)
“I pray the Lord will guide you to be
as loving as God and as patient as Christ.”

6. We help each other grow in Christ by admitting our mistakes.
Ephesians 4:25 (NCV)
“Tell each other the truth,
because we all belong to each other.”

7. Benefits of Honesty: 1.) Emotional Healing * James 5:16
2.) A Fresh Start
* Prov. 28:13
3.) You Access God’s Power to Change
* James 4:10
4.) Deeper Fellowship
* 1 John 1:7

8. “I want us to help each other with
We help each other grow in Christ by lovingly holding each other accountable.
Romans 1:12 (NCV)
“I want us to help each other with
the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you.”

9. 5 Basic “Christ Commitments”
1.) Commit to love Jesus Christ
2.) Commit to love other Christians
3.) Commit to grow in God’s Word & Prayer
4.) Commit to serve in ministry
5.) Commit to share the Gospel of Jesus

10. Spiritual maturity
is a CHOICE,
but it's also
a life-long JOURNEY
that we aren't
meant
to take alone!